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Re: Decision Time - Need Advice
Joni brought up some very good points. Like her, I am older and opted to not have reconstruction. I also had a double mastectomy but that is because the cancer in one breast was scattered and a lumpectomy would not take care of it. The second breast had "suspicious areas"and because of that, I chose to have it removed. My case was presented to two cancer boards, too, where the consensus was to go with the bilat...
I dont regret the decision but, like Joni, I have my moments when I do miss my breasts!
The word "conservative" has two meanings to me. One is to take as much away as possible. The other is to save as much as possible. I guess you have to decide which sort of conservative you want to be.
I recommend you post more details as suggested so that the more experienced board members can offer input.
Keep the faith.
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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